The NS announced that they are making to their Demurrage, Accessorial and Switching Tariffs effective October 1. Here is a summary of the changes:
- NS’ Demurrage and Storage Rules and Charges Tariff, NS 6004-D: A gradual reduction in Empty Private Car Storage credits from five credits to two over the course of the next 10 months.
- Accessorial Services Tariff, NS 8002-A: Consolidating the multiple charges currently incurred for overloads and improperly loaded cars into a single charge.
- Minor changes to Conditions of Carriage Tariff and the Switching Tariff (NS 8001-A)
NS’s announcement is below:
Automated exception reporting of the railcar tracking data makes it easy to identify and troubleshoot jeopardized shipments, thereby enabling you to provide better service to your stakeholders.
Receive notification of pending rate expirations. Tariff changes and fuel surcharges can be automatically updated.